The Effect of Government, Community and Private Sector on Early Childhood Education in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State.

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of Government, Community and Private Sector on the Early Childhood Education in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State. A total of 102 questionnaires were distributed to teachers in six (6) randomly selected primary schools. Descriptive and influential statistics were used to analyze the data collected. The finding of the study reveals that, government (at all levels), community and private sector’s, contribution have significant effect on early childhood education in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State. Based on this findings, it was recommended that the government should articulate the early child education policy to stakeholders to enhance desirable practices and better commitment to the programme. Also, government, communities and private sectors should ensure that, early childhood education centers have partnerships with parents and accommodate their needs, including good health and general well-being. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

     CONTENT                                                                                                    PAGES

Title page…………………………………………………………………………...i

Approval page…............................................................................................ii

Dedication…………………………………………………………………….…...iii

Acknowledgement…………………………………………………….……….…..iv

Abstract.........................................................................................................v

Table of contents………………………………………………………….……......vi

List of tables…………………….……………………………………..……..……viii

List of figures………………….…………………………………………..………..ix

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of Study …..…………………………………………..………….....1.

1.2 Statement of the problem .………......………………………………………..…..4

1.3 Purpose of the study ......……………………………………………………….....5

1.4 Research Question ……………………………………………….…………….....6

1.5 Scope and limitation of the study ……………………………..……….………….6

1.6  Definition of Terms……………………………………………..………………...6

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 The concept of Early Childhood Education ……………………...…………….....9

2.1.1 The Contribution of the Government of Early childhood Education ……...…....10

2.1.2 The Contribution of the Community on Early Childhood Education ……..…...14

2.1.3 The Contribution of Private Sector on Early Childhood Education ………....15

2.2 The Challenges in Implementing Early Childhood Education in Nigeria ..... ....30

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design ............. ……………………………………………………....22

3.2 Population of the Study ......………………………………………………..…....22

3.3 Sample and Sampling Technique …………….……………………………........22

3.4 Instrument for Data collection ......................................................................22

3.5Validity and Reliability of the instrument .......................................................23

3.6 Procedure for Data collection .......................................................................23

3.7Method of Data Analysis................................................................................24

CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF DATA

4.1Analysis of respondents Characteristics  …………………………………………..25

4.2 Answering the Research Question....................................................................27

4.3 Summary and Discussion of Findings ..................................................................30                                                                                                                         

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMEDANTION

5.1 Summary .....................................................................................................32

5.2 Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 39                                                                                                                    

5.3 Recommendation.....................................................................................................39                                                                                                                        

REFERENCES………………………………………………..……….................41

APPENDIX…………………………………………………………….............…47